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    "Assault Weapon" ammo ban - Senate Bill S314

    So, the morons are at it again. Two Democrats cosponsored a bill that would be a virtual ban on "assault weapon" ammo limiting "assault weapon ammo" to 20 rounds per 120 days. What qualifies as "assault weapon ammo"? Beats me. They don't list which cartridges, types, or any technical details...
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    Household Stainless Cleaner

    So recently, I was watching TV with the wife and wanted to clean my revolver. I'm not allowed to use Hoppes anywhere but the basement and Eezox bothers her if I spray it near her. Then I remembered our can of Weiman stainless appliance cleaner and thought I'd give it a shot. To my surprise, it...
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    Favorite Type of Firearm?

    With all of the many different types of guns out there and different personalities we have here, it makes me wonder what you guys like. What do you consider your favorite type of firearm? Get as specific or general as you like, and definitely explain what draws you to it. My tastes are very...
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    Newest Claim to Most Powerful Handgun

    Anyone looking for a new edc for over there in T-Rex country? The creators call it the .500 Bushwhacker. It can also chamber .500 S&W Magnums and .500 JRH if you want to shoot something "milder".
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    2022 Lead Bullet Ban

    NY wants to ban use of lead ammo on state land or "land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply". Lead from hunters' bullets is an absolutely trivial source of environmental lead. This bill is trying to solve a non-existent problem in a way that places an unnecessary...
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    Primers In-Stock

    As I continue to check for primers I'm looking for, I figured I'd start a thread to post any time I find something in stock. March 28th at 11 p.m., Brownells has Federal 209 primers. A limit of 2 boxes of 1000 for $75 before shipping and tax. FEDERAL PRIMERS | Brownells
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    Handgun hunting

    I'm interested in handgun hunting and wanted to see if you guys would be willing to share some experiences, tips, tricks, what handgun you use, what ammo used, etc. I decided that I would like to try handgun hunting for whitetails next season. To me that means that I need some constant handgun...
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    Chicago Mayor allegedly has "the biggest dick in Chicago"

    Can't say I doubt it when Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot claims to have a giant hog. Never did say it was natural though...
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    Portland, Oregon Homeowner and Antifa Exchange Fire

    Apparently one Antifa "protestor" was found dead after the scene. Five others were wounded, including, it seems, the homeowner. Straight news: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/one-dead-after-clash-between-armed-homeowner-and-protesters-in-oregon Commentary:
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    New Firearms Developments You're Interested In?

    So with Shot Show sort of happening, lots of industry players are putting out their new things. It reminded me of a couple of things I've been paying attention to and am interested in watching develop. Is there any development in firearms, ammo, or accessories you're excited about or interested...
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    Norma Ammo Sale

    Might be a little late since it's billed as a weekend sale, but Norma ammo has stuff you all may need. Free shipping and decent prices. https://normashooting.com/on-sale-ammunition/
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    F/S Pietta reproduction Remington New Model Army (1858)

    For sale is a used Pietta-made reproduction of a Remington New Model Army (1858) revolver. This is a percussion cap, black powder revolver with a spare black powder cylinder and a Taylor's conversion cylinder in .45 Colt (aka Long Colt/.45LC) which allows it to shoot cowboy-level .45 Colt loads...
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    Good pocket flashlight

    I'm looking to buy a good pocket flashlight and would like to see if anyone here can recommend one. I was given one at work that worked ok for light use but died on me recently. I EDCed it and realized how useful it was having a dedicated small flashlight instead of relying on my phone for...
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    Chronograph Results (XAE)

    So having gotten a chronograph recently, I decided I'd drop some results out there in case anyone finds it interesting. Starting it off with some .44 Magnum. All velocities in feet per second (fps). All weights in grains (gr). All chronograph results provided are from a LabRadar chronograph...
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    Westchester Polymer80?

    Wondering if any Westchester residents have added a Polymer80 kit to their license. As much as I thought the Glock was a soulless piece of Austrian austerity, it turns out I miss the one I sold and I miss having a project gun. So I've been picking up parts here and there to build a custom Glock...
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    Preparing for .44 Magnum

    So, while I wait for the crown's permission to pick up my new S&W 629, I'm getting ready to reload some .44 magnum to have ready for when the new cannon comes home. I usually prefer to buy factory ammo and shoot it up as a sort of baseline to get a feel for a new caliber and stockpile some...
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